BREAKING: Hurricane Melissa has strengthened, with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph and a central pressure of 896 millibars. This makes Melissa one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. The eye is nearing Jamaica’s southern coast, and landfall is expected within the next few hours. This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. | The Weather Channel

National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome provides a LIVE update Tropical Storm #Melissa. The Atlantic hurricane season continues until November 30. Follow us on social media to get the latest updates! Stay tuned for posts during tropical events and LIVE updates on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Facebook & YouTube - @ NOAA/NWS National Hurricane Center Instagram - @ nwsnhc_hurricanes X - @ NWSNHC For more detailed forecasts and text updates, visit Hurricanes.gov. *****************